B15 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2UL

B15 2UL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This B15 2UL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B15 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B15 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2UL, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B15 2UL area, explore the B15 2UL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B15 2UL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Melton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Greening Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

B15 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.73-20.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.84166.67%
Vehicle crime53.120.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-40.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5650.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-60.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-58.33%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Burglary10.78-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5750.00%
Burglary44.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2333.33%
Burglary23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.230.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B15 2UL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Melton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greening Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cala Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gilldown Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kesteven Close
    Total1
    Public order1